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River of Life

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 3, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on River of Life

Living Water

In our disaster relief adventures we have seen how water permeates nearly everything. Walls do not stop storm surge water from seeping through them. Many barriers are ineffective from stopping the flow of water from hurricanes and floods. While the water eventually dissipates, the evidence of its past intrusive action is everywhere. John 4:13-14 says,Continue reading “Living Water”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Living Water

Permeating Water

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Permeating Water

Father in Heaven

Matthew 6:8 says, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” Our God is also our Heavenly Father who perfectly and completely provides for our needs, protects us, loves us, cares for us, draws us close to Himself, helps us, and enjoys our presence. As his children we should follow Him, listen to Him, honorContinue reading “Father in Heaven”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Father in Heaven

Heavenly Father

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Heavenly Father

Walking Dead

Lately, I have experienced what I would call dead legs while going on my daily hikes. The legs look normal and can do the normal activity, but they feel heavy and tired. I am able to carry out my normal hikes but don’t feel as alive as normal. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, “But God, being richContinue reading “Walking Dead”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 31, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Walking Dead

Dead or Alive

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 31, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Dead or Alive

Given Into Our Hands

I am a person who tries to avoid conflict whenever possible. I am constantly thinking about whether my actions will be positively or negatively received by others. Frankly, this is not a good way to live. Of course, it is always a good idea to try to do good for others. But I will neverContinue reading “Given Into Our Hands”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 30, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Given Into Our Hands

We Will Be Victorious

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 30, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on We Will Be Victorious

Number One Priority

In Revelation 15:3-4 all of heaven sings, and we will all sing one day: “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will comeContinue reading “Number One Priority”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Number One Priority

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